RavenWyn Kennel & Farms

08/21/2024

Remembering Lassie Trainer Robert Weatherwax

Robert “Bob” Weatherwax, a trainer and owner of the original Lassie, died on Friday. He was 83.

Weatherwax’s death was confirmed by his son, also named Robert, on Instagram. He wrote, “It is with great sorry that I announce the passing of my legendary dog-training father. Robert Walter Weatherwax (L) — 4 June 1941 – 16 August 2024. He was born exactly one year after my grandfather’s MGM Lassie – Pal. I’m proud to be the last representative of the greatest dog-training family in history.”

Weatherwax worked as a dog trainer alongside his father, Rudd Weatherwax, from his earliest years and often assisted with training Lassie (the family’s pet) and other dogs. At times, the roles were reversed, and Lassie was even in charge of taking care of a young Weatherwax as well.

Read the entire obituary here: https://www.thewrap.com/robert-weatherwax-lassie-trainer-owner-dies/

http://caninechronicle.com/?p=300448

08/15/2024

🙌Happy "Relaxation Day"!
Baby pics of Little and Gus (was Mo) hanging out behind her. I can't believe it's been 2 years! 🥰

08/15/2024

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08/09/2024

🐏AVAILABLE NOW -- Shetland Sheep
We currently have NASSA-registered rams and older ewes available, perfect for breeding programs or enhancing your flock. For those interested in fiber arts, we also have multiple unregistered ram and ewe Wool Fiber pets that produce luxurious, soft wool ideal for spinning and crafting.

Whether you’re looking to improve your pastures, raise meat lambs, or cultivate a flock for wool production, our Shetland Sheep are an excellent choice. Explore our website to learn more about this remarkable breed and how we can help you achieve your farming goals.

https://shetlandsheep.ravenwyn.com/

07/07/2024

So true! 🙌🤣

07/04/2024

🧨 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Stay safe and remember to keep your noise sensitive friends in a quiet and safe space. Enjoy the 4th everyone!

Photo by Leslie Dwyer

06/28/2024

Congrats 🎉 to one of our best friends Aleta Canady on her successful grand opening of Fairy Tails Shop. Please help her get started by liking her shop’s page! 🙌

05/31/2024

🐣Black Copper Marans eggs in the incubator! So excited for this line to hatch. 🇫🇷

05/27/2024

It isn’t “Happy Memorial Day” or “Thank you for your service” (which should be reserved for Veterans Day). Today is to honor and remember those who lost their lives while serving the United States of America. Remembering all battles on and off our soil, even dating back to before our country was formed. Today we observe in their memory and for their ultimate sacrifice.

05/23/2024

I'm guilty... 🤣 Who else is with me??

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05/20/2024

‼️DOODLE OWNER POSSIBLE TRIGGER WARNING‼️
However, this brings points to the dedication and passion that allows for the continuation of many AKC recognized breeds like the Shetland Sheepdog and Rough Collie.

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GRCA Responds to a Goldendoodle Breeder

Letter to GRCA from a Goldendoodle Breeder:

I am shocked and insulted by your information on the Golden Retriever Club of America web site concerning Golden Doodles. We breed these dogs with every caution and 2 years of research and have had wonderful results.

In my opinion your bias and negative comments are uncalled for, perhaps you should purchase one and find out for yourself before you make such bold statements.

Nancy ________________
GRCA’s Response:
The Golden Retriever Club of America stands behind the information on our Website. We are dedicated to the preservation of the Golden Retriever breed as defined by our standard, which is published on our Website.

You state that you have two years of research behind your breeding program. We have over 140 years of experience in our breed and can trace our entire breeding program back to the mating of two dogs in the 1860’s with very careful notes and ledgers maintained on every single breeding. The history of the Golden Retriever is carefully preserved and documented.

You do not delineate what you mean by research. What we do in the way of research is fund many bona-fide grants designed to help identify and eliminate canine hereditary disease — diseases that are, by the way, passed on to your Golden-doodles. Are you aware of these diseases?

In addition we request that all our members do the basic genetic testing for hips, eyes, hearts and elbows. We request that additional information be given to those who purchase Golden Retrievers about the overall health and longevity of the breed. We expect every breeder to support genetic research not only in doing the four major clearances but also by contributing to a DNA databank available to researchers. The Golden Retriever Club of America is responsible for collecting DNA on over 1000 of our current dogs along with a detailed health profile. There is no such pool of available information on cross bred animals.

You mention wonderful results. That is a rather broad statement. Golden Retrievers excel in multiple venues — field, obedience, conformation, agility, companionship, service, detection, comfort and search and rescue. We have a long history of stable temperaments, trainability and bidability carefully preserved and monitored by conscientious breeders. These breeders have the full resources of our club, our foundation and our membership at their disposal.

The Golden Retriever Club of America also works with the Morris Animal Foundation and The Canine Health Foundation in providing support and samples for vital research in genetics and health. We have never seen a grant application for the health of the Golden-doodle. We have never seen a donation by any Doodle organization to the betterment of canine health, only undocumented claims that their dogs have no health problems. We have never seen anyone breeding doodles of any kind talk about the basic genetic testing for both the Golden and the Poodle. Instead we only hear of these dogs showing up in rescue because the promises of lack of shedding and allergies and stable temperament remain unfulfilled.

The Golden Retriever Club of America also has an extensive rescue network and is among the first to arrive on the scene during natural disasters to provide shelter and assistance to the Golden. Where were the Doodle people during Hurricane Katrina?

We do not condone actions such as the deliberate production of litters from two different AKC recognized breeds of dogs, which does not maintain the separate purpose and integrity of each breed. We speak for the Golden Retriever. We expect our breeders to demonstrate honesty, integrity, and fairness in dealing with other owners, breeders, purchasers of puppies and the general public. We feel that the deliberate production of “Golden Doodles” profoundly violates that trust. The Golden Retriever, as a purebred dog, comes from generations and generations of breeding dogs with a common gene pool and a characteristic appearance, temperament and function. “Goldendoodles” are nothing more than mixed breed dogs.

If you are offended by our website, imagine how we feel about the proliferation of boutique dogs taking advantage of the public and misusing the careful and selectively bred Golden Retriever.

The Board of Directors of the Golden Retriever Club of America

05/15/2024

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Shetland sheep (Recovering) are calm, docile, intelligent, and have a charming disposition. Some are even said to wag their tails when petted. Their retained primitive survival instincts make them an easy-care breed. Learn more at www.livestockconservancy.org/shetland-sheep

04/30/2024

04/08/2024

For sure!! 😩

03/31/2024

🐏🐣🐰💐Hope everyone enjoys a peaceful day with family and friends!

🐇Hoppy Easter from PNWSSC! 🌷

02/16/2024

Love our Rough Collies! ❤️ (We love the Shelties too. Don’t worry! 🤣)

01/16/2024

He finally did a video with a Sheltie! 🤣

01/14/2024

🥶Three trees down, Power Out, and Generators are froze, but Livestock and dogs are safe. Despite bad weather, livestock still needs to be tended too. Still a peace of heaven on earth. 💗

01/09/2024

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Perfect Portrait🐶

https://showsightmagazine.com/showsight-subscribe/

Source: I'd Rather Be With My Dog

01/06/2024

Not a Collie or Sheltie, but really funny! 🤣

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to all from RavenWyn farm! 🎄🎁🥰

12/10/2023

12/07/2023

A crazy, foreign concept 🤯

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12/02/2023

OSU Veterinary Article on unknown Canine Infectious Disease

November 28, 2023 Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease in Oregon Media Inquiries: Please direct interview requests to the Oregon Department of Agriculture spokesperson.Originally published 8.7.23 | Updated 11.28.23 to add suggested precautions for dog-related businesses. No changes to medical or ca...

11/27/2023

AKC has submitted a comment regarding the unclassified canine upper respiratory issue going around.